Won't Eastmond have retired by then?

I hope he stays on a 4 year deal and kisses his badge at Salford when scoring in front of the red v masses

No, no, and no.

No badge kissing, just give us the service and dedication the King did, maybe then I will forgive him.

Kiss his badge and remove his shirt to say 'Once a Saint, Always a Saint'...That's what we all want

Badge kissing is such a hollow, hollow gesture. Anyone could do it.

And Everton fans will attest to how hollow a gesture a "Once a... Always a..." is.

Like I said. Give us years of service and trying his heart out week in week out, and this episode will be forgotten.

I hate badge kissers.

Rusty sheriff badges?

I'd have to say i dont think Kyle has done anything wrong, Keiron very nearly went to union and a few years later theres a statue of him!

True, Eastmond has not said 'hopefully we can get me out of here as soon as possible', he's kept his mouth shut.

and the way i interpret the baths' coaches comments he isnt at all sure of getting him

Oh please please please please let this be over soon or at the very least let the Vogons build the bloody bypass!!

Have you waited in line, lost and found the paper work three times, and had it stamped in the proper ink?

If he stays I will invade the pitch at Salford naked and kiss the referee.

Dear God I hope you keep that promise!

I would love to see that!

Next week??

I thought he was a biscuit, didn't know it was that bad.



in all seriousness




if it takes a wish (which it seems it might now)... I wish!

you may regret this statement !

Been at a forum tonight, KC and Scully seem to think he's been very ill advised and would be wrong in making the move.

Scully did slip and say he'd b moving to a different part of the country while he was talking

Looks like it's Bath then, unless he's taking up residence in Thatto Heath from Oldham.

I don't see why it's taking so long to announce.

Presumably because it's taking him this long to make up his mind?

I'd stay, if I were him.
Fitness aside he has everything it takes to become one of League's top earners.

I know there's the carrot of international RU money, but I'm unsure of how certain that is for him. Whilst I don't doubt his talent, I think a lot of people are largely basing a prediction he'll take to RU easily on his similarities to Jason Robinson. Now, it was the best part of a decade since he moved and rugby union, especially internationals, are a lot more professional.

Whilst I'm sure Kyle will rip it up at club level week in-week out, its likely he'll be playing wing, full back or perhaps outside centre. When it comes to international level, the opposition are just going to see a really little guy, and pummel him out of the game - and let's face it, Kyle isn't exactly one of those small but tough players who can take the punishment.

If he fails to make the grade at international level, its going to be a pretty uninspiring career playing only club Rugby Union, when he could've been the best in Rugby League.

The £££ comparisons between RL and RU are really interesting. At a sportsmans dinner a few weeks ago, one of our ex-refs was talking openly about the payments of referees in both codes.

Approximately speaking, RL refs get around £300 per game whereas in RU, the officials match fee is in the region of £780 per game.

Whilst there is such a massive imbalance, even at club level, RU will always offer an attractive alternative for those players who are motivated by money and are willing to take the risk. But as you say Monkey, its a bigger risk for Kyle due to his physical stature.

Bath have announced a signing this morning. Would seem strange for them not to wait for the announcement of Kyle and do them together if it was a "done" deal. Makes me think it's not as cast iron as people are making out.